IWC Schaffhausen hosted an intimate evening with brand ambassadorand MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One^TM Team driver Nico Rosberg, who was in town for the final race of the 2016 season. An exclusive talk between Nico Rosberg and IWC brand ambassador and GT driver HRH Prince Abdulaziz Turki Al Faisal session gave selected VIP guests the opportunityto find out more about Rosberg's career and life as a racing driver.

Nico Rosberg, son of Finnish Formula One legend KekeRosberg, had petrol flowing through his veins from hischildhood: he started his career in kart racing when hewas just 6 years old and has been racing in FormulaOne since 2006. At an intimate evening event in Dubai,Rosberg shared insights into his professional and personallife with HRH Prince Abdulaziz Turki Al Faisal andselected VIP guests from IWC Schaffhausen. "I want tothank IWC for their support throughout the years. It's agreat pleasure for me to be part of the IWC family andmeet fans and customers of the Brand around the world",he explained. "It was a special honour for us to host thisexclusive event with Nico, who is an amazing athlete witha great personality", added Luc Rochereau, IWC RegionalBrand Director.

common interest in precision engineering and the desire toexplore the limits of mechanics and advanced technology.Also in 2013, Nico Rosberg became an IWC brandambassador. This collaboration produced the IngenieurChronograph Edition "Nico Rosberg" (Ref. IW379603),which is limited to 250 pieces. The silver-plated dial,titanium case and crown, crown protection and screwheads made of zirconium oxide give this watch a light,sporty appearance. The yellow colour of the secondshand and hands in the totalizer at 12 o'clock recall theneon yellow helmet that was Rosberg's trademark for7 years.